Victoria: There is a promise of infinite freedom

The Swedish royal family

Sun and "sprit in the legs" at the national day celebration
The royal couple in Pajala and Victoria and Daniel in Nykvarn

Jenny Alexandersson

Published 17.21

Soltorget in Pajala really lived up to its name when the royal couple celebrated National Day in the city – the sun shone on all visitors.

Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel had just as much fun in Nykvarn.

- Let us strive together to build an even stronger and more inclusive country. A Sweden where everyone feels at home, a Sweden for which we all take responsibility, Victoria said in her speech.

According to tradition, the royal family split up to celebrate the national day in different parts of Sweden.

The royal couple visited Pajala, Victoria and Daniel celebrated the day in Nykvarn and  Prince Carl Philip attended the changing of the guard at the royal palace.

There really was a summer atmosphere in all places.

- Sweet summer is now approaching. A flowering time with desire and great beauty. When it's in our bones and we feel the expectations fill us with joy. When everything is possible and there is a promise of endless freedom. Just like when we look up at the sky and see the blue-yellow flags flying, the crown princess said in her speech.

The Crown Princess and Prince Daniel celebrated National Day in Nykvarn. Photo: TT

Artists and entertainment on stage

She and Prince Daniel also met a family that participated in Nykvarn's citizenship ceremony.

The king handed out banners to local organizations and associations on Soltorget, author Mikael Niemi performed a kåseri and the royal couple were then treated to a lunch with classic Tornedal flavors.

          The royal couple visited the royal couple Kero Leather in Sattajärvi. Photo: TT

Tonight, the royal family gathers in Stockholm to traditionally celebrate National Day at Skansen. They go in a horse and carriage procession to Skansen, where the king distributes more flags and there is music, singing and entertainment.

On stage are Maja Frydén, Uno Svenningsson, The Real group, Cherrie, Albin Lee Meldau and Täby parish choir. They are accompanied by the Army Music Corps and Marika Willstedt's husband's band.

You can watch the entire celebration on SVT1 at 8 p.m.

The king steps onto Soltorget's stage to deliver his national day speech. Photo: TT

         Crown Princess Victoria in Nykvarn. Photo: TT News Agency